Ocular Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Liverpool University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in ophthalmic oncology to provide clinical leadership and expert nursing care within a multi-professional team. The post holder will develop specialist practices, set care standards, assess needs and contribute to programme development, education and governance.

The role involves collaboration across Trusts, GP networks and opticians to deliver high-quality cancer care and to support research activities and

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current UK registration (NMC).
• Post-basic specialist qualification relevant to ophthalmic oncology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) within field.

Responsibilities

• Take patient history and counsel eye cancer patients.
• Coordinate pre-assessment and consent for oncology treatments; support 62-day pathway planning.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and external trusts.
• Participate in ocular oncology MDT and oversee diagnostic/treatment procedures.
• Ensure high-quality patient care through audit, education and clinical governance.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Post-basic specialist qualification

Evidence of CPD

Effective communicator

Leadership

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Job summary

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within their Speciality Service. The post holder will have a responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the speciality team will work collaboratively to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered. The post holder will carry responsibility for either a defined case load or offering "highly specialist service advise" this will include setting standards of care, the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, management and education. The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the clinical service group / speciality corporate objectives and work within the clinical governance framework. This will be achieved through the core dimensions of the role, clinical practice, leadership, acting as the patient advocate and through audit and education.

Main duties of the job

• Take patient history
• counselling newly diagnosed eye cancer patients and maintaining the Holistic Needs Assessment
• Carry out Pre-assessment and consent taking for oncology treatments and support the team with planning surgeries ensuring compliance with the 62day pathway
• Take Consent for Bio-Bank research and be involved in any relevant research
• Liaise with other Trusts / GP's/opticians and multi disciplinary teams involved with the patients and their cancer journey
• Effective communication and triaging for eye cancer patients, both pre and postoperative Via email or telephone.
• Participation in the ocular oncology MDT
• Carry out Fundus Fluoresceine angiography / photodynamic therapy/ prep for intravitreal injections and any other one stop treatment
• Admin time

About us

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities. We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West. We operate from five hospital sites: Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within their Speciality Service. The post holder will have a responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the speciality team will work collaboratively to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered. The post holder will carry responsibility for either a defined case load or offering highly specialist service advise this will include setting standards of care, the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, management and education. The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the clinical service group / speciality corporate objectives and work within the clinical governance framework. This will be achieved through the core dimensions of the role, clinical practice, leadership, acting as the patient advocate and through audit and education.

• Take patient history
• counselling newly diagnosed eye cancer patients and maintaining the Holistic Needs Assessment
• Carry out Pre-assessment and consent taking for oncology treatments and support the team with planning surgeries ensuring compliance with the 62day pathway
• Take Consent for Bio-Bank research and be involved in any relevant research
• Liaise with other Trusts / GPs/opticians and multi disciplinary teams involved with the patients and their cancer journey
• Effective communication and triaging for eye cancer patients, both pre and postoperative Via email or telephone.
• Participation in the ocular oncology MDT
• Carry out Fundus Fluoresceine angiography / photodynamic therapy/ prep for intravitreal injections and any other one stop treatment
• Admin time

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse / Midwife
• Post-basic specialist Qualification relevant to speciality
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Recordable specialist qualification
• Independent Nurse Prescribing
• ECDL

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience
• Extensive clinical experience
• Involvement in audit

Desirable

• Participation in research
• Evidence of leading and facilitating change Y Knowledge

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth specialist knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills
• Effective communicator
• Effective communicator
• Root Cause Analysis
• Leadership & motivation skills
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Evidence of audit and change management ability
• Computer literate
• Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team

Other

Essential

• Diplomatic
• Assertive and confident
• Recognition of own limitations
• Able to travel between sites
• Flexibility

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).